Ingredients
3/4 lb. fresh spinach linguine
1 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, thin sliced
Juice from 1 lemon
1/3 lb. fresh snow peas
1-2 tsp peanut or veg. oil
1 red bell pepper
2-2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/3 cup cashews
1/3 cup oriental sesame dressing
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cook pasta in boiling water till al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a serving platter and toss with the sesame oil and cilantro. Soak the mushrooms in lemon juice for 5-10 mins to preserve their color. Drain and discard their juice. Cut off th ends and strings from the snow peas. In a saute pan, heat the oil. Add the snow peas and saute over high heat for 1 minute, or until translucent. Drain the snow peas on a paper towel. Julienne slice the bell pepper. Add the chicken, vegetables, and cashews to pasta. Sprinkle the salad with drssing, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Toast Sesame Seeds: Place in dry skillet over high heat and stir constantly until golden brown, about 1-2 mins.
Oriental Sesame Dressing:
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp dry sherry
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp sesame oil--add slowly
1 tsp sesame seeds
Servings
4-6 Servings